Steven "Steve" Vance Abbett

Mr. Steven (Steve) Vance Abbett, 47, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.   Steven is survived by his fiance, Penny Barreto, dauthers, Britany Dawn Abbett and Elizabeth Ann Abbett, step-son Jackson Schwantes-Barreto;  niece Izabell Jean Abbett; Nephew Dominic Michael Hall, sister-in-law Sandra Abbett; father and step mother, Vance N. (Nick) Grace Abbett; mother and step father, Rita Holley (Harvey) Fox, and multiple aunts, uncles and cousins. 
Mr. Steven Abbett was a life-long resident of Lee County. He was a self-employed plumber and some construction.  Steven's passions in life were enjoying life to the fullest and making memories.  He enjoyed fishing, swimming, playing games and fireworks; He enjoyed TV for action impact, romance, and comedy for a good laugh.  Most importantly, he was a devoted father and loved his daughters with all of his heart.  He loved other children and always insured they had a good time.   He respected his father and always took his advice serious, he loved his Mother for she helped mold him into a respectful man to others.  He loved family, good friends and large gatherings. He was an honest, supportive, hard-working and a very loyal partner.  
He was preceeded in death by his brother Anthony (Andy) Lewis Abbett (March 29, 2017); grandparents Clessie Cook and Vance Abbett; and Emory Lewis Holley and Lousie Butler Holley.
Visitation will be Friday, June 15, 2018 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home beginning at 2:00pm. A funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home Chapel with                                                                  Brother David Floyd of Marvyn Parkway Baptist Church officiating.

 Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory is directing. 
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